my name is connor and this is my story

My name is Connorand this ismy story

It is often difficult for younger childrento understand the concept of adoption.This booklet seeks to make this easier.

A guideto adoptionfor youngerchildren

Connor lived with his family.His mummy was sad becausealthough she loved him, shewasn’t able to keep him safe.This made Connor sad too.

Connor had a social worker calledPat who took him to live withAlice and Tom for a while.They were foster carers.

Connor started to feel happier.It was fun and safe with

Alice and Tom.

Connor still saw his mummy atthe family centre, but sheoften didn’t seem happy.

Connor knew he could tell Pat ifhe was unhappy or if anyone wasunkind. He also knew he couldask a grown up to write a letter.This helped him feel safe.

One day there was ameeting with a lot of people.They thought very hard!

They decided that Connor shouldhave a new family where hecould live forever, who couldkeep him safe and happy.

They looked very hard forConnor’s new family.

When a family were found,they got to know each otherand then Connor went to livewith them. He was a bit scaredat first, but soon felt ok.

Connor missed his old mummy,but his new family said theywould send her letters so shewould know he was happy.

When Connor had been with hisnew family for a while, they allwent to court. A very importantperson called a Judge said theycould be a family forever.

Connor was adopted by them.

Connor is now happy with hisnew family, and his friendsand his school. He knowshe’ll be kept safe and

loved forever!

My story is a bitlike Connor’s!

This is my new family.

Maddy contributed in the design of this booklet (2015).

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